Fall is the prettiest time of year, and the crafting bug calls out to start projects! Inspired by real pumpkins decorated by the Junk Gypsy™ designers in a past season, check out these cement pumpkins made and painted using Junk Gypsy Paint! Here’s what you’ll need: cement mix in a bag (one bag made two pumpkins) a large bucket to mix cement trowel for mixing and water plastic pumpkins Solo cups, plastic wrap, and cooking spray Junk Gypsy™ Paint in a variety of colors a large brick, sanding block, and utility knife. Start by mixing the cement according to instructions on the bag. Texture is key, not too runny! Next, spray the inside of the plastic pumpkins so the cement does not stick to the […]

Everyone is painting furniture, it’s all the rage! And everyone is using American-made Junk Gypsy™ Paint, to update their vintage furniture. Junk Gypsy™ Paint is zero VOC and solvent free so it is safe to use. It is also fast-drying so you can finish your projects quickly and easily. To protect table tops from high usage, use Junk Gypsy™ Paint Clear Coat. It is a wipe on matte finish that, when dried, it water and chemical resistant. Junk Gypsy™ Paint also offers a Clear Primer for those projects that you want to keep their whitest, and might show bleed through. Many woods are prone to bleeding tannins or from years of abuse to the furniture. Clear Primer can block those stains, and still provide that […]

There’s a big interest in supporting American-made products right now, and Junk Gypsy™ Paint is proud to be made in America! This chalk and clay paint is zero VOC and solvent free and comes in 18 bold and beautiful designer colors that the Junk Gypsies™ are known for in their unique style of decorating. Junk Gypsy™ Paint is fast-drying and great for anything from painting furniture to craft projects. Junk Gypsy™ Paint is easy to distress and manipulate for a variety of looks. Junk Gypsy™ Paint will adhere to metal, wood, ceramic, stone, glass, and much more! You can even paint fabric with it! To find a Junk Gypsy™ Paint retailer near you, check here. Post provided by Bungalow 47.™ Bungalow 47™ is the national […]

This month, Junk Gypsy™ Paint would like to feature the color, Faded Jeans. Faded Jeans is a stone blue with a gray undertone that mimics the shade and softness of that perfect pair of faded denim we all love and have worn forever. Junk Gypsy Paint is American-made, zero VOC, and solvent free. When distressed, it adds to that time worn denim look. Faded Jeans is a great accent color for the warm farmhouse feel the Junk Gypsies™ are known for, along with their funky boho vibe. No matter your style, Faded Jeans is a great color that can work into any look. Faded Jeans is a great compliment to other neutrals in the Junk Gypsy Paint palette. Whether your wood tones underneath are dark or […]

It’s project season and everyone is getting their outdoor and indoor spaces a bit spruced up! Are you ready for a project? Get some inspiration from these fun projects created using Junk Gypsy™ Paint. This chalk and clay paint is easy to use, zero VOC and solvent free, and is fast-drying so you can create something special in no time! Junk Gypsy™ Paint is also made in America, and comes in 18 beautiful colors. This buffet was made super special with a variety of techniques. First, several colors were layered on the piece, from full coverage to dry brushing. Sanding and distressing revealed the variety of shades painted. Junk Gypsy™ Clear Coat was used to decoupage the floral paper on the side doors, while a […]

Are you the creative type who likes to paint, and transform a simple item into something amazing? Or are you just wanting to learn the ins and outs of updating furniture and accessories for your home? A paint class featuring Junk Gypsy™ Paint might just be the answer for a few hours of fun and learning! Junk Gypsy™ Paint retailers around the country offer a variety of classes, from just getting started to completed project classes and more! Using Junk Gypsy™ Paint, which is an American-made chalk and clay paint that is fast-drying and easy to use, is a great way add color to home decor and craft projects. In Wichita Falls, Texas, many classes are offered at The Loft by Framed! There is always […]

Spring is officially here and the season of re-doing and rearranging, flea markets and garage sales, crafting and fun is officially upon us! It’s time to break out the Junk Gypsy™ Paint and get those projects done. Why not try something different? Junk Gypsy™ Paint is an American-made chalk and clay paint that is zero VOC and solvent free. It is fast-drying and safe to use, even if you are pregnant. It’s the perfect paint for all of your crafting and furniture painting needs. Junk Gypsy™ Paint comes in 18 bold and beautiful colors. Junk Gypsy™ Paint is the perfect choice for painting signs, updating accessories, and more! Junk Gypsy™ Paint adheres to wood, metal, glass, stone, plaster, ceramic, and more! You can even paint […]

This month, Junk Gypsy™ Paint would like to feature the color, Free Range. Free Range is a true kelly green found in this chalk and clay based paint, which is American-made, zero VOC, and solvent free. When you think of classic green, perfect for all your St. Patrick’s Day crafting, that’s Free Range. Plus, it just so happens to be one of Pantone’s choices for Color of the Year! Green is nature’s neutral, and this particular shade pairs so well with many interiors and styles. Add a wash of Dirtroad Dreamer (brown) and wipe away the excess so the dark tones can catch in the layers of paint for an authentic look. This green is the perfect shade to match those natural wood tones […]

Are you feeling crafty these days? It’s time to get your craft on, just like the Junk Gypsy™ crew loves to do! Junk Gypsy™ Paint is your ‘go to’ chalk and clay paint product for all of your crafting needs. Because it will adhere to almost any surface, including wood, ceramic, glass, metal, stone, fabric and more, your only limit is your imagination and we can even help with that! Check out some of the fun projects that have been done by Junk Gypsy™ Paint retailers around the country. This mixed media project on canvas is an original piece of art! Junk Gypsy™ Paint is a zero VOC, solvent free, chalk and clay paint that will go on smooth, or can be painted heavy with […]

This month, Junk Gypsy™ Paint would like to feature the color, American Dream. American Dream is a true deep red that is American-made, zero VOC, and solvent free. American Dream is a great accent color for the fabulous boho vibe the Junk Gypsies™ are known for. When you think of the perfect red, not too orange and not too blue, that’s American Dream. It’s the perfect red for all of your holiday crafting. It pairs well with other strong, bold colors in the Junk Gypsy™ Paint line. Looking for that perfect red to refinish and repurpose your flea market find? Grab a can of Junk Gypsy™ chalk and clay paint! Even if you are just painting an accent, American Dream can steal the show or […]

About the Junk Gypsies

The Junk Gypsies, mom Janie Sikes and sisters Amie and Jolie Sikes, founded their Texas-based company in 1998. Their style is a little bit hippie and a little bit rock and roll, with a whole lot of country heart and soul.

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About the Junk Gypsies

The Junk Gypsies, mom Janie Sikes and sisters Amie and Jolie Sikes, founded their Texas-based company in 1998. Their style is a little bit hippie and a little bit rock and roll, with a whole lot of country heart and soul. Their HGTV and Great American Country show, Junk Gypsies, features the sisters as they take their independent spirit and unique design philosophy on a special mission to find junk and use it to transform spaces. Their clientele includes music stars such as Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, and Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, along with a large and passionate fan base of fellow design rebels.